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June 24, 2014 / 9:14 AM / Updated June 24, 2014 at 9:49 AM

Queen Elizabeth II visits GOT's Iron Throne during trip to Titanic Studios in Belfast

The queen was presented with a miniature Iron Throne during her visit to the set.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives at a welcome ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on June 5, 2014. (File/UPI/David Silpa)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives at a welcome ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on June 5, 2014. (File/UPI/David Silpa) | License Photo

BELFAST, Ireland, June 24 (UPI) -- During a trip to Titanic Studios in Belfast, Queen Elizabeth II took a long look at the iconic Iron Throne from HBO's Game of Thrones.

The queen was apparently unafraid of the fate that has befallen many of the regal characters on the show.

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Unfortunately, Queen Elizabeth II didn't take a seat on the throne, but she did meet show creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss, as well as many of the GOT actors.

Queen Elizabeth stands beside the Iron Throne, doesn't sit down, disappoints entire internet pic.twitter.com/LMesE4e8Sw
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) June 24, 2014

Do you have any idea how close we just came to Queen Elizabeth taking control of the Seven Kingdoms? http://t.co/QqZ9L3dn0U
— Joshua Topolsky (@joshuatopolsky) June 24, 2014

Woman who has real throne takes a pass on pretend nerd throne: http://t.co/HpmwmAHGt5
— Matt Blair (@mjblair) June 24, 2014

She also got a special gift during her visit. (Hopefully she won't sit on this one either.)

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The Queen is presented with a miniature #IronThrone during her visit to the @GameOfThrones set #QueeninNI pic.twitter.com/yIbwvlQs8W
— BritishMonarchy (@BritishMonarchy) June 24, 2014

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